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A Cloudzy title image for a MikroTik L2TP VPN guide, showing a laptop connecting to a server rack via a glowing blue and gold digital tunnel with shield icons.
Security & Networking

MikroTik L2TP VPN Setup (with IPsec): RouterOS Guide (2026)

In this MikroTik L2TP VPN setup, L2TP handles the tunneling while IPsec handles encryption and integrity; pairing them gives you native client compatibility without third-party age

Rexa CyrusRexa Cyrus 9 min read
Terminal window displaying SSH warning message about remote host identification change, with Fix Guide title and Cloudzy branding on dark teal background.
Security & Networking

Warning: Remote Host Identification Has Changed & How to Fix It

SSH is a secure network protocol that creates an encrypted tunnel between systems. It remains popular with developers who need remote access to computers without requiring a graphi

Rexa CyrusRexa Cyrus 10 min read
DNS server troubleshooting guide illustration with warning symbols and blue server on dark background for Linux name resolution errors
Security & Networking

Temporary Failure in Name Resolution: What Does it Mean & How to Fix It?

While using Linux, you might encounter a temporary failure in name resolution error when trying to access websites, update packages, or execute tasks requiring an internet connecti

Rexa CyrusRexa Cyrus 12 min read
How to Point a Domain to VPS: A Quick Guide
Security & Networking

How to Point a Domain to VPS: A Quick Guide

Pointing a domain to a Virtual Private Server is necessary for hosting websites and applications. This guide covers everything you need to know about connecting your domain to your

Rexa CyrusRexa Cyrus 16 min read
A holographic shield protecting the Windows logo, symbolizing the security provided when you install OpenSSL on Windows.
Security & Networking

How to Install OpenSSL on Windows 10 & 11

OpenSSL, as a comprehensive cryptography library, implements both the SSL and TLS protocol standards. These are essential for modern Windows security requirements. Learning how to

Kelly WatsonKelly Watson 10 min read
Secure Linux VPS server with shield and chart.
Security & Networking

How to Secure Linux VPS | 20 Ways to Secure VPS Server

This article explains what are the security challenges that threaten a Linux server or VPS, and introduces 13 easy steps to mitigate many threats.

Rexa CyrusRexa Cyrus 14 min read
A monolithic glass totem (single vertical slab) stands on a reflective tile. Embedded inside the slab are four thin strata from bottom to top: OS patch disc (rotating ticks), identity disc (key + MFA badge), RDP disc with a calm 3389 passband, and recovery disc with a subtle restore arrow.
Security & Networking

How to Secure Windows VPS: The 2025 Checklist

You asked how to secure Windows VPS without turning it into a science project, so here is a clean checklist that fits real-world use. If you are securing a VPS for remote work, web

Nick SilverNick Silver 11 min read
Securing Your Company’s Digital Assets: A Simple Guide to Cloud Security Architecture Using VPS
Security & Networking

Securing Your Company’s Digital Assets: A Simple Guide to Cloud Security Architecture Using VPS

Your SaaS invoices, client contracts, and R&D notes all rely on servers you seldom see. I meet many small‑to‑mid businesses that spin up virtual machines, then realize too late

Allan Van KirkAllan Van Kirk 7 min read
Hardware vs Software Firewall: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?
Security & Networking

Hardware vs Software Firewall: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?

Network security isn’t just about fancy tech anymore. It’s about staying alive in a world where hackers never sleep. Understanding the difference between software and h

Rexa CyrusRexa Cyrus 7 min read
Handling a Cloud Incident: Essential Steps for Management
Security & Networking

Handling a Cloud Incident: Essential Steps for Management

First things first: no one wants to face a breach, yet solid cloud incident response for business planning separates a brief scare from a drawn‑out disaster. In the next few minute

HelenaHelena 6 min read
Faster, Safer Software: How DevSecOps in the Cloud Benefits Your Business
Security & Networking

Faster, Safer Software: How DevSecOps in the Cloud Benefits Your Business

The benefits of DevSecOps reach well beyond the security team; they reshape delivery speed, cost control, and stakeholder confidence. It’s not difficult to find stories of co

Allan Van KirkAllan Van Kirk 7 min read
Cloud Access Control: A Manager’s Guide to IAM Best Practices (2025)
Security & Networking

Cloud Access Control: A Manager’s Guide to IAM Best Practices (2025)

Ask anyone responsible for a growing cloud footprint what keeps them up at night, and access is always on the list. Who has access to what, when, and for how long? The moment you l

HelenaHelena 7 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Data Security
Security & Networking

The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Data Security in 2025

Cloud data security protects data and various types of digital assets from security threats, human error, and other negative influences. Cloud data security is not only an issue ab

Ivy JohnsonIvy Johnson 8 min read
Top Cloud Data Protection Strategies for 2025
Security & Networking

Cloud Data Protection Explained: Tools, Policies, and Compliance

In an era where businesses heavily rely on cloud services, cloud data protection and cloud data security have become daily concerns. Data breaches, accidental deletions, and compli

Allan Van KirkAllan Van Kirk 9 min read
Enterprise Cloud Security Is Critical for Business Continuity.
Security & Networking

Why Enterprise Cloud Security Is Critical for Business Continuity

Trust in the cloud by the public has increased in a great measure over the period of a decade, and even then, security itself is one of the top most concerns for business and techn

Ivy JohnsonIvy Johnson 7 min read
Cloud Security Architecture: In-Depth Insights for Safer Cloud In 2025
Security & Networking

Cloud Security Architecture: In-Depth Insights for Safer Cloud In 2025

Cloud security architecture is at the heart of protecting data, applications, and critical operations in 2025. This article provides a clear guide, including everything from the fu

Nick SilverNick Silver 9 min read
Cloud infrastructure security is necessary for any company that has data stored on the cloud.
Security & Networking

What Is Cloud Infrastructure Security? Keep Your Cloud Environment Secure In 2025

2025, businesses rely heavily on cloud platforms for their operations, making the security of your cloud infrastructure more vital than ever. But what exactly does this term encomp

Nick SilverNick Silver 9 min read
Cloud security monitoring is key for preventing cyberattacks.
Security & Networking

Top Cloud Security Tools You Need in 2025

A cloud security tool is a software intended to protect the cloud from cyber threats, including data, applications, and infrastructure and help to prevent breaches, ensure complian

Ivy JohnsonIvy Johnson 8 min read
What Is Cloud Security Monitoring_ How to Stay Ahead of Attackers in 2025
Security & Networking

What Is Cloud Security Monitoring? How to Stay Ahead of Attackers in 2025

Cloud security monitoring gathers logs, metrics, and events from every corner of your cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, containers, identity systems, network flows,

Nick SilverNick Silver 9 min read
Per usual, a Cloudy template that includes the title and some relatable icons.
Security & Networking

What is Cloud Security? A Complete Beginner’s Guide

The shift to cloud computing rewired how we build, run, and scale software, and underscored the importance of cloud security as attackers hunt for gaps. Shared servers, elastic res

Allan Van KirkAllan Van Kirk 11 min read
Step-by-Step Guide to Shadowsocks Configuration
Security & Networking

Step-by-Step Guide to Shadowsocks Configuration

Shadowsocks is a SOCKS5 proxy that allows you to evade internet censorship by encrypting your web traffic. Shadowsocks is an easy-to-configure proxy which is a popular choice among

Ivy JohnsonIvy Johnson 10 min read
What is a Secure Web Gateway
Security & Networking

What is a Secure Web Gateway (SWG): Protecting Your Organization’s Data and Increase Your Cybersecurity

Secure Web Gateway or SWG is a security solution that protects your data from threats by inspecting data packets, enforcing security controls, and blocking malicious content from e

Ivy JohnsonIvy Johnson 10 min read
vector image representing TCP Port 135 and a lock to show security.
Security & Networking

What is Windows TCP Port 135? | Security Risks You Might Not Be Aware Of

Network communication is an inseparable part of the digital world. All the computers, smartphones, and other digital devices connected to a network system frequently exchange data.

Allan Van KirkAllan Van Kirk 10 min read
Best VPS For VPN
Security & Networking

Best VPS For VPN – Best VPS Providers For VPN 2025

Using the internet when you are handling sensitive data or are worried about security can get stressful. A VPN, Virtual Private Network, is a safe key for secure online activity. E

AvaAva 18 min read
ftp in wordpress
Security & Networking

What is FTP? Your DO’s and DON’Ts

Learn What FTP is and What it is used for. Learn about a couple of alternatives, and some of the best FTP clients for different platforms.

Allan Van KirkAllan Van Kirk 8 min read
Brute-force attacks are common password-cracking attacks where algorithms are used to try every combination, eventually revealing your password.
Security & Networking

How to Prevent Brute Force Attacks: Best Brute-Force Attack Prevention Strategies for WordPress and SSH

Brute force attacks are one of the oldest tricks in the hacker’s playbook, yet they remain incredibly effective. Picture someone tirelessly trying to guess the combination to your

Nick SilverNick Silver 12 min read
vulnerability assessment vs penetration testing
Security & Networking

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing: Definitions, Types and Differences

Safeguarding your digital assets is a critical step to ensuring your organization’s security remains uncompromised. Thankfully, security measures to neutralize hackers’ schem

Allan Van KirkAllan Van Kirk 10 min read
Best Cyber Security Software
Security & Networking

Cybersecurity Software Review: Best Options for Businesses

In an ideally benevolent world, security would be the last thing you’d invest your time, money, and resources. However, as you keep your valuables in a safe and lock your doors to

Allan Van KirkAllan Van Kirk 8 min read
SaaS security posture management (SSPM)
Security & Networking

SSPM Cybersecurity Review: Why You Need SaaS Security Posture Management

As technology advances, threats against your organization’s digital infrastructure grow larger and more complex. Thankfully, the same can be said about cybersecurity measures aimed

Allan Van KirkAllan Van Kirk 9 min read
vapt tools
Security & Networking

Leading VAPT Tools: Essential Vulnerability Scanning and Testing Solutions

These days lots of cybersecurity threats are rapidly evolving and these threats put organizations in a vulnerable position. A single unpatched flaw in the organization can lead to

Ada LovegoodAda Lovegood 10 min read
What Is A Subnet Mask?
Security & Networking

What Is A Subnet Mask: Splitting Up IP Addresses With Subnetting

Each and every device connected to the Internet communicates, locates, and interacts with other devices connected to the Internet through an IP address. This address is a unique se

Nick SilverNick Silver 10 min read
linux nestat command installation and examples
Security & Networking

Linux Netstat Command: Tutorial, Installation, and Examples

Any Linux user must know how to manage network connections efficiently. Managing network connections becomes even more important when you’re troubleshooting issues or monitoring tr

Ada LovegoodAda Lovegood 7 min read
CIDR Cheatsheet
Security & Networking

CIDR Cheatsheet: An Introduction to Classless Inter-Domain Routing

Any device that is connected to the Internet needs an IP address. Similar to how a house address differentiates your house from the other houses on the street, an IP address is a u

Nick SilverNick Silver 9 min read
IPv4 vs. IPv6
Security & Networking

IPv4 vs. IPv6: How IPv6 Is Set To Replace IPv4

If you’ve spent any time online, you’ve likely heard the term “IP Address.” An IP address, or Internet Protocol address, is a unique identifier for each device connecte

Nick SilverNick Silver 10 min read
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN
Security & Networking

NXDOMAIN Error! How to Resolve It?

If you’ve ever googled something or tried to visit a website, then you’ve most probably encountered the NXDOMAIN DNS error response. Typically, this error is shown under the “This

Nick SilverNick Silver 15 min read
What is CSAM
Security & Networking

Understanding Cybersecurity Asset Management: Essential Practices and Benefits

Imagine an organization with a vast array of digital assets like servers, databases, applications, and network devices that are spread across different locations. This organization

Ada LovegoodAda Lovegood 8 min read
What Is an IP Stresser?
Security & Networking

What Is an IP Stresser, and What Is It Used For?

How much does network reliability matter to you? Do you have any plans on how to tolerate high traffic volumes? Have you ever wondered how network administrators protect their syst

Ada LovegoodAda Lovegood 10 min read
What Is LDAPS vs. LDAP?
Security & Networking

What Is the LDAPS Protocol? A Comprehensive Guide to the Directory Access Protocol

Ever noticed how confidential documents are moved around? You put them in sealed envelopes and mark them with that big red CONFIDENTIAL stamp and send them out. And they never get

AvaAva 8 min read
ufw command syntax
Security & Networking

UFW Command Explained: How to Install, Enable, and Manage Firewall Rules

If you’re a sysadmin, there have definitely been moments in your career that you wish you had a powerful security system that’s easy to configure and manage, without needing

Ada LovegoodAda Lovegood 9 min read
Network Pentesting
Security & Networking

Network Penetration Testing: A Newbie Hackers Guide

Are you concerned about the safety of your digital assets in our hyper-connected world? In today’s age of constant connectivity, securing your online presence is non-negotiab

Ada LovegoodAda Lovegood 11 min read
Google Dorking
Security & Networking

Google Dorking: Techniques and Protections

I’m going to depict a very childish fantasy that we all shared as kids. Imagine you have a pair of magical glasses that let you find hidden treasures in a library. It’s a new visio

Ada LovegoodAda Lovegood 11 min read
How to Use NsLookup Commands in Windows and Linux
Security & Networking

How to Use NsLookup Commands in Windows and Linux

If you want to understand what’s going on in your network, you need to be able to perform DNS queries. The best way to do so is by using the Network Administration tool, NsLookup.

Ada LovegoodAda Lovegood 9 min read
best proxy for instagram
Security & Networking

Top 10 Instagram Proxies in 2024

While in recent years, major communications and social media platforms such as Twitter, WhatsApp, and Telegram have moved towards greater implementation of in-app support for their

Pius BodenmannPius Bodenmann 12 min read
Vulnerability in cloud computing
Security & Networking

Vulnerability in Cloud Computing: Navigating the Storm of Digital Threats

As we dive into the digital era, cloud computing has become a pivotal part of our daily digital interactions. But as we increasingly rely on the cloud for everything from storing p

Ada LovegoodAda Lovegood 10 min read
A digital corridor with numbered port "doorways" on the right, one open and one closed, symbolizing the answer to "how to check open ports in Linux for vulnerabilities?"
Security & Networking

How to Check Open Ports in Linux with Commands or PowerShell?

Most people think checking open ports is a task only for security experts until their server gets compromised through an exposed port they didn’t even know was listening. You

Kelly WatsonKelly Watson 9 min read
How to Get Someone’s IP Address & How to Protect Yours Against Cyber Threats?
Security & Networking

How to Get Someone’s IP Address & How to Protect Yours Against Cyber Threats?

Your IP address is a gateway to a wealth of personal information, information that you often would rather keep under wraps. Ironically, this is a two-way street: you can get the sa

Paulina RitterPaulina Ritter 10 min read
best IP scanner tools for network admins
Security & Networking

10 Best IP Scanners for Efficient Network Management

In today’s digital era, networks are crucial for businesses and personal use alike. As 2024 approaches, the importance of secure network management grows. This article explai

Pius BodenmannPius Bodenmann 14 min read
v2ray vpn
Security & Networking

What is V2Ray VPN? An In-Depth Introduction and Installation Guide

There is little doubt that the global climate of the online world has found strong tendencies for censorship and limitation of users in recent years. Not only are autocratic govern

Pius BodenmannPius Bodenmann 11 min read
best proxy for twitter
Security & Networking

Best Twitter Proxy in 2023: Best Options for Free Private Twitter Experience

Proxies are being rapidly integrated as part of the base designs of popular online communication and social media services. Late last year, WhatsApp introduced its native WhatsApp

Pius BodenmannPius Bodenmann 11 min read
domain masking - hide url
Security & Networking

What is Domain Masking? Why Should One Hide URL?

In today’s digitally connected world, having a strong online presence has become more crucial than ever. As a result, entrepreneurs, businesses, and individuals alike invest

Ada LovegoodAda Lovegood 10 min read
The only way to access ChatGPT in some places is through a VPN.
Security & Networking

Top 5 VPNs for ChatGPT: Unblock & Secure Your AI Access

💡 Note: Looking to create your own self-hosted VPN? You’re on the right path. Check out our Linux VPS, designed for top-tier performance and stability. Get started quickly and enj

Nick SilverNick Silver 8 min read
xray vmess vless xtls
Security & Networking

v2ray: An In-depth Response to the vmess vs. vless vs. Trojan Debate

In a world full of cyber criminals, no security measure to keep your information safe is extra. In many scenarios, your online data is at risk of getting attacked by hackers; using

Ada LovegoodAda Lovegood 11 min read
mikrotik dns server setup
Security & Networking

DNS Setup on MikroTik | A Quick Guide to MikroTik DNS Server

Have you ever wondered how exactly hostnames are linked to IP addresses? Like, how is this process happening? Or, even more specifically, how do we avoid memorizing long IP address

Lily CarnellLily Carnell 13 min read
Port Forward Mikrotik RouterOS with Winbox
Security & Networking

Mikrotik Port Forwarding – How to Port Forward RouterOS with Winbox

In the modern online world, unwanted traffic is nearly unavoidable. There have been many attempts to redirect unwanted traffic using a variety of different ways and methodologies.

Pius BodenmannPius Bodenmann 8 min read
ddos protection for home network
Security & Networking

Lock and Load: DDoS Protection for Home Networks 🔏

As technology advances with lightning speed, it improves the quality of life and the things that we can do on the internet. But at the same time, like all other times in human memo

Pius BodenmannPius Bodenmann 14 min read
rsync to remote server
Security & Networking

How to Use Rsync in Linux? Rsync to Remote Server 💻📥

Whether an admin or a regular user, you most likely need to create regular backups of your files or sync them between several systems. If this task requires overwriting all files e

Lily CarnellLily Carnell 10 min read
proxy chains tutorial
Security & Networking

What Are Proxy Chains? Proxy Chaining Tutorial

People use different methods to secure their online privacy. While VPNs are the most popular option and tool to do so these days, they are not the only option. Before today’s

Pius BodenmannPius Bodenmann 11 min read
Clear DNS Cache - Windows Linux MacOS Chrome
Security & Networking

Clear DNS Cache – How to Flush DNS?

In most cases, your operating system is capable enough to handle troubleshooting processes on its own. But sometimes, you need to get involved in some manual maintenance which in t

Paulina RitterPaulina Ritter 10 min read
vpn obfuscation
Security & Networking

Obfuscated VPN – How to Bypass VPN Blocks?

When VPNs were first introduced to the world as secure virtual private networks, most people used them first and foremost for their security-related properties. However, as the yea

Pius BodenmannPius Bodenmann 15 min read
stealth vpn - unblockable vpn protocol
Security & Networking

Stealth VPN Protocol – Unblockable VPN Technology 🙅

Can you think of some type of activity or service that doesn’t require an Internet connection? Not many answers come to mind, right? In our digital age, nearly 90% of all ser

Paulina RitterPaulina Ritter 9 min read
Everything You Need to Know About SSH SOCKS5 Proxy and More!
Security & Networking

Everything You Need to Know About SSH SOCKS5 Proxy

💡 Note: Looking for a secure and high-performance VPS to set up your SSH SOCKS5 proxy? Check out Cloudzy’s Linux VPS, offering the speed and performance you need for proxy managem

Paulina RitterPaulina Ritter 7 min read
Install OpenVPN on VPS – OpenVPN Client Setup 🔑
Security & Networking

Install OpenVPN on VPS – OpenVPN Client Setup 🔑

With VPNs getting more and more traction every year as a technology that safeguards the online privacy and security of online users, more and more companies are popping up that off

Pius BodenmannPius Bodenmann 12 min read
bypass internet restrictions with VPN
Security & Networking

How to Bypass Internet Restrictions | Go Round Censorship🔓

One of the growing problems in the modern online world is the slow but steady progress of online restrictions and censorship. As a modern force for connecting people around the wor

Pius BodenmannPius Bodenmann 14 min read
how to setup wireguard vpn on ubuntu vps
Security & Networking

How to Setup WireGuard VPN on VPS | Ubuntu Guide

One-Click WireGuard If you don’t have a technical background or prefer not to handle the setup yourself, we offer an easy, One-Click WireGuard VPN service. Log in to the Cloudzy co

Pius BodenmannPius Bodenmann 12 min read
How-to-Stay-Anonymous-on-Kali-Linux
Security & Networking

How to Stay Anonymous on Kali Linux in Every Step You Take?

This article is for our geeky audience who wants to gain actionable knowledge about how to stay anonymous on Kali Linux. Now, if you’re here to learn how to hack your way thr

Paulina RitterPaulina Ritter 8 min read
Everything You Need to Know Before Investing in Antivirus Server in 2022-min
Security & Networking

Best Antivirus Software for Servers in 2022 + Is Paying for Server Antivirus Worth it?

An antivirus server is a means of server protection that finds and eliminates major threats and malicious applications. Without an antivirus server, you risk losing critical data a

Paulina RitterPaulina Ritter 10 min read
Best Free Cpanel Antivirus Software For 2025
Security & Networking

Best Free Cpanel Antivirus Software For 2025

Veteran developers and users of the web hosting field know full well that these services usually need a matching control panel to operate as easily and efficiently as possible. In

Pius BodenmannPius Bodenmann 15 min read
Guideline to Listing and Deleting Iptables Rules
Security & Networking

Listing and Deleting Linux Iptables Rules – A Cheat Sheet For Beginners

Unauthorized access and hacking servers are serious threats, which is why you should implement a firewall as part of your network security technique. Knowing how to work with Iptab

Lily CarnellLily Carnell 14 min read
disable enable ipv6 ubuntu
Security & Networking

How to Enable/Disable IPV6 on Ubuntu[4 Quick Steps]

The latest revision of internet protocol and its various benefits are encouraging enough to learn how to use them. The fundamental question you may be asking is, where should I sta

Lily CarnellLily Carnell 8 min read
Use SSH to Connect to a Remote Server in linux
Security & Networking

How To Use SSH to Connect to a Remote Server in Linux?[2023 Edition]

This post is dedicated to explaining how to use SSh to connect to a Remote Server in Linux. We also cover the method using PuTTY to connect to a remote Linux server. Of course, PuT

AllenAllen 20 min read
How to Install PPTP
Security & Networking

How to Install PPTP VPN Server on Your VPS: Step-by-Step Guide for Ubuntu and Debian

💡 Note: Looking to set up a secure and efficient VPN? Check out our low-cost Linux VPS, designed for top-tier performance and reliability. Get started quickly and take advantage o

Alex RobbinsAlex Robbins 5 min read
TELNET vs SSH: The Clear Winner in Secure Communication
Security & Networking

TELNET vs SSH: The Clear Winner in Secure Communication

In the early days of networking, the common tool for remote access was TELNET. TELNET provided very basic functionality but had a major flaw: everything, including usernames and pa

Lily CarnellLily Carnell 7 min read
Netcat Listener
Security & Networking

What is Netcat Listener and How to Set it Up on TCP/UDP Ports?

💡 Note: Securing your server begins with the right hosting environment. Equipped with robust hardware and AI-based firewalls, plus smart DDoS protection, our VPS ensures your serv

Alex RobbinsAlex Robbins 8 min read
install MikroTik on a VPS
Security & Networking

How to Install MikroTik on a VPS in 2025 – Complete Guide to Setup MikroTik CHR on a VPS

No need to install manually! We provide a pre-installed and ready-to-deploy, one-click MikroTik app. Deploy MikroTik VPS If you have ever wanted to look into running a router in th

Alex RobbinsAlex Robbins 8 min read
How to Generate SSH Keys in Windows 10 in 4 Easy Steps
Security & Networking

How to Generate SSH Keys in Windows 10 in 4 Easy Steps

If you’ve ever used SSH for a secure connection to your server or another computer, you probably have an idea of what SSH keys are. Basically, an SSH key is a way to authenticate w

Alex RobbinsAlex Robbins 6 min read
How to Fix The “HTTPS Not Secure” Message in Chrome
Security & Networking

How to Fix The “HTTPS Not Secure” Message in Chrome

For more than a decade, Google has put in all effort to make sure surfing the web is as secure as possible for Chrome users. One thing Google has done to secure the web is flagging

AvaAva 6 min read
BEST FIREWALLS FOR WINDOWS 10 FOR 2022
Security & Networking

6 Best Firewalls for Windows 10 for 2022🚨

Who doesn’t love a good firewall, right? Well, probably the hackers, but that’s exactly the point. Just as with everything else, there are good firewalls, and then there are better

AlizAliz 6 min read
how to change ssh port
Security & Networking

How to Change the SSH Port in Linux | A Quick Step-by-Step Guide to Your SSH Port

If you plan to boost your server’s security, you will need to change the SSH port from its default value. The default port number is a widely known fact and that makes it a securit

Alex RobbinsAlex Robbins 7 min read
Enable-SELinux-on-CentO
Security & Networking

How to Enable SELinux on CentOS 7 | Securing Your CentOS Server

With exploits and vulnerabilities revealed almost daily and reports of cyber-crimes increasing, security is on everyone’s minds. There are different ways you can go about improving

Alex RobbinsAlex Robbins 6 min read
port forwarding on windows vps
Security & Networking

Port Forwarding on Windows VPS| A Complete Guide

💡 Note: Check out Cloudzy’s Windows VPS, optimized for top-tier performance and security. Whether you’re setting up remote access or hosting applications, our VPS ensures se

Alex RobbinsAlex Robbins 10 min read
disable windows firewall group policy
Security & Networking

How to Disable Windows Firewall Using Group Policy: The Full Guide

💡 Note: Navigating complex firewall settings or RDP issues? Our Windows VPS provides a secure, reliable platform tailored to your security needs, ensuring smoother remote connecti

Alex RobbinsAlex Robbins 6 min read
enable 2fa windows 10
Security & Networking

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Windows 10 (First Steps to a Secure OS)

Want to boost your account security? Worried about the damages a hacker can do to your career and personal life by accessing your accounts? That’s exactly why Cybersecurity has bec

Alex RobbinsAlex Robbins 5 min read
ispec vs ssl
Security & Networking

IPsec vs SSL: What is the Difference?

IPsec is a group of protocols used for making security and authentication between two parties. On the contrary, SSL is a protocol for web browsers that encrypt, decrypt, and authen

Mary HMary H 6 min read
Create an FTP Server in Windows 10
Security & Networking

How to Create FTP Server in Windows 10?

💡 Note: Setting up a secure FTP server on Windows? Our Windows VPS hosting offers simplicity, security, and high performance for an effortless setup. Ensure your FTP server runs s

AllenAllen 11 min read
FTP Active vs Passive
Security & Networking

FTP Active vs Passive – Which one is right to your needs?

Active and passive are two modes that FTP can run in. Active FTP is the earliest mode of FTP, although today most connections are done through a Passive FTP method. But what are Pa

Matt SchmittMatt Schmitt 7 min read
Windows Could Not Automatically Detect This Network's Proxy Settings
Security & Networking

How to Fix “Windows Could Not Automatically Detect This Network’s Proxy Settings” Error

A yellow warning triangle over your WiFi icon shows: “Windows could not automatically detect this network’s proxy settings.”? This mind-blowing error has become i

AllenAllen 9 min read
install PPTP VPN on CentOS 8
Security & Networking

How to install PPTP VPN on CentOS 8 (Step by step guide)

How to set up and install a PPTP VPN on CentOS 8 Step 1: Install PPP Installing PPTP completely depends on PPP and PPTPD packages. To do so, first, install the related package and

Matt SchmittMatt Schmitt 4 min read
install wireguard on VPS
Security & Networking

How to Install Wireguard on Netflix VPS?

The purpose of this guide is to document the steps I take to set up Wireguard and Unbound on a Netflix VPS to unblock Netflix titles available in certain locations, for example, I’

AllenAllen 8 min read
Mikrotik IPsec Site-to-Site VPN is a method for securely connecting two separate networks using IPsec encryption on Mikrotik routers.
Security & Networking

Mikrotik IPsec Site to Site VPN: A Step by Step Guide

Site-to-site VPNs are a reliable method for securely connecting separate networks over the Internet. In this guide, we present a practical approach to setting up a Mikrotik IPsec S

Nick SilverNick Silver 10 min read